Contracts Lawyer
SSC Egypt
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Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, amend, and negotiate a wide range of contracts relevant to the business.
- Ensure contracts comply with Egyptian laws and regulations and align with company policies.
- Provide legal advice to business units on contract strategy, risks, and obligations.
- Monitor contract performance and compliance and identify key obligations or liabilities.
- Maintain and manage contract templates and standard forms.
- Conduct risk assessments on contractual terms and advise on risk mitigation.
- Liaise with external counsel when required and coordinate their input.
- Support the legal team in handling disputes, claims, and contract related litigation.
- Maintain contract records and ensure proper documentation filing and retrieval.
- Stay updated on Egyptian legislation and communicate implications to stakeholders.
- Provide training to non legal staff on contract fundamentals and risks.
- Assist in drafting corporate governance documents as needed.
Desired Candidate Profile
Qualifications & Experience:
- Bachelor s degree in law (LLB) from a recognized Egyptian university; English Section preferred.
- Licensed to practice law in Egypt (membership at the Egyptian Bar).
- 5 7 years of relevant experience in contract drafting/review in a law firm or in house role.
- Strong knowledge of Egyptian commercial, civil, administrative, and labor laws.
- Excellent drafting skills in Arabic and English; strong negotiation and communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office and legal research tools.
- Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Commercial awareness and pragmatic approach to risk management.
- High ethical standards, confidentiality, and integrity.
- Preferred: experience in multinational or large local companies; exposure to arbitration/claims.
Skills & Competencies:
- Contract drafting & negotiation
- Legal risk assessment & mitigation
- Excellent communication (Arabic & English)
- Time management & multitasking
- Commercial mindset & business partnership
- Legal research & regulatory monitoring
- Stakeholder management & cross functional collaboration
- Ethics, integrity & professional discretion
Company Industry
- Consulting
- Management Consulting
- Advisory Services
Department / Functional Area
- Lawyers
- Legal Advisors
Keywords
- Contracts Lawyer
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